Police in Paterson are investigating a shooting that injured a male on a street in the city on Sunday morning.
According to police, hospital officials contacted authorities when the victim entered the emergency department suffering a bullet wound just before 2:30 a.m.
Police say the victim reported that while he was in the vicinity of 12th Avenue and 24th Street, gunfire rang out, striking him in his hand.
The victim was transported by private vehicle to the hospital and treated for the non-life threatening injury, according to police.
Officers arrived at the shooting scene and found a blood trail and evidence to confirm a shots-fired incident.
Police have not released the motive for the shooting at this time.